#C4C594 Hex Color
Mellow Khaki with a Green Hush
#c4c594 is a light, grayed yellow with a soft green undertone, close to dried grass or unbleached linen. Its very low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a dominant background rather than an accent. Black text stays readable on it. Pair it with olive, terracotta, or cream for warm, quiet palettes that never feel sterile.
Questions about #c4c594
What is #c4c594 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4c594 is rgb(196, 197, 148), in HSL hsl(61, 30%, 68%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 25%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4c594?
#c4c594 flatters earthy neighbors like terracotta, olive, and cream, which keep its warmth intact. For stronger contrast, try charcoal or navy text instead of plain black.
Is #c4c594 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The yellow base dominates, and the lightness plus gray tint soften it into a dusty, mellow khaki rather than a vivid chartreuse.
Is #c4c594 readable on white or black?
#c4c594 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.